Waktasz's 08 DGM STI (A Stock autocross build coming soon) - Page 3

waktasz · 03-08-2008, 12:01 PM

From what I've heard talking to the Soltice guys, the 285/30 is really really tough to mount on a 8 or 8.5 inch wide wheel. The 295/30 fits the wheel better, but is much taller. Has anyone mounted any 285/30s on stock sized wheels? I'd like to see pics of that.

T3h_Clap · 03-08-2008, 12:08 PM

it isn't easy, but it can be done. Gotta have the right tire guy.

i could see it being nearly impossible on an 8" but 8.5" you maybe able to do it.

waktasz · 03-30-2008, 02:58 PM

I forgot my digicam, so no high res pics or video from yesterday, but here are some blackberry pics.

275/35-18s fit fine, NO rubbing anywhere. 285/30s are next!

and a few from last week

T3h_Clap · 03-30-2008, 03:00 PM

that's yummy.

waktasz · 03-30-2008, 03:10 PM

And one more slightly different angle.

eurospek · 03-30-2008, 03:21 PM

Sick!!!

cravej · 03-31-2008, 05:56 AM

Results from the NNJR 3-29-08 Test & Tune:
https://axwaresystems.com/axorm/file...292008_fin.htm
https://axwaresystems.com/axorm/file...292008_pax.htm
https://axwaresystems.com/axorm/file...292008_raw.htm

The times under EP were actually an AS Solstice, so we weren't the fastest AS car, but I think this car will be a great contender when it is more developed.

waktasz · 03-31-2008, 05:59 AM

If I managed to avoid those cones I'd have had a decent finish. Stupid wide wheelbase!

***snorky*** · 03-31-2008, 09:59 AM

you dominated! nice times. are you still running the factory alignment?

thatguymike · 03-31-2008, 10:09 AM

Nice, i'm feeling the black on grey look. Also way to rip it up!

waktasz · 03-31-2008, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snorky

you dominated! nice times. are you still running the factory alignment?

So far. Big front bar and alignment coming this week or next.

waktasz · 04-06-2008, 05:12 PM

First casualty happened today. We had a mini practice event in our region to test out the new timing equipment and stuff. I came into a slalom WAYYY too hot, and on my street tires in the rain. Oops

T3h_Clap · 04-07-2008, 05:27 AM

what did you hit?

a cement filled cone?

waktasz · 04-07-2008, 05:46 AM

It was cold and the bumper is thin crappy plastic. I've plowed a few cones in my time, and my WRX never had this issue. Should I call SOA and complain? ha. The plastic fog light covers like to pop out too.

maron10 · 04-09-2008, 11:42 AM

Jeff, this is Jay. It's nice to see you in an sti

I picked up my 08 last friday, and I can attest to needing a bigger front bar and definitely needing an alignment. The car feels much bigger when you drive it in comparison to my 07 sti, so it makes it feel a bit ponderous with the stock setup. I'm ordering the 25 m front bar this week for this weekend event in Danville VA. Initial autox impression reveals that the earlier years will stand no chance compared to the 08s when they are properly setup for AS.

Now I have to find a buyer for my 17 inch einke rpf1s and fresh v710s that I was using for my 07, so that I can buy new wheels and tires for the 08.

Good luck with the car, and I'll be up north in may for a couple of autocrosses

A quick pic of my 08 a day after I picked it up

03-08-2008, 12:01 PM	#31
waktasz Professional STI Racer Car: 02 Penis Extender Fav Mod: Autotrader.com Location: Philly Posts: 818 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Waktasz's 08 DGM STI (A Stock autocross build coming soon) From what I've heard talking to the Soltice guys, the 285/30 is really really tough to mount on a 8 or 8.5 inch wide wheel. The 295/30 fits the wheel better, but is much taller. Has anyone mounted any 285/30s on stock sized wheels? I'd like to see pics of that. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-08-2008, 12:08 PM	#32
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: Orlando Posts: 21,310 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Waktasz's 08 DGM STI (A Stock autocross build coming soon) it isn't easy, but it can be done. Gotta have the right tire guy. i could see it being nearly impossible on an 8" but 8.5" you maybe able to do it.

03-30-2008, 02:58 PM	#33
waktasz Professional STI Racer Car: 02 Penis Extender Fav Mod: Autotrader.com Location: Philly Posts: 818 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Waktasz's 08 DGM STI (A Stock autocross build coming soon) I forgot my digicam, so no high res pics or video from yesterday, but here are some blackberry pics. 275/35-18s fit fine, NO rubbing anywhere. 285/30s are next! and a few from last week

03-30-2008, 03:00 PM	#34
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: Orlando Posts: 21,310 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Waktasz's 08 DGM STI (A Stock autocross build coming soon) that's yummy.

03-30-2008, 03:10 PM	#35
waktasz Professional STI Racer Car: 02 Penis Extender Fav Mod: Autotrader.com Location: Philly Posts: 818 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Waktasz's 08 DGM STI (A Stock autocross build coming soon) And one more slightly different angle. Last edited by waktasz : 03-30-2008 at 06:48 PM.

03-30-2008, 03:21 PM	#36
eurospek Professional STI Driver Car: 2005 SAAB 9-2X AERO Location: Chicago Posts: 484 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Waktasz's 08 DGM STI (A Stock autocross build coming soon) Sick!!!

03-31-2008, 05:56 AM	#37
cravej Lurker Fav Mod: JDM Muffler Bearings Posts: 2 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Waktasz's 08 DGM STI (A Stock autocross build coming soon) Results from the NNJR 3-29-08 Test & Tune: https://axwaresystems.com/axorm/file...292008_fin.htm https://axwaresystems.com/axorm/file...292008_pax.htm https://axwaresystems.com/axorm/file...292008_raw.htm The times under EP were actually an AS Solstice, so we weren't the fastest AS car, but I think this car will be a great contender when it is more developed.

03-31-2008, 05:59 AM	#38
waktasz Professional STI Racer Car: 02 Penis Extender Fav Mod: Autotrader.com Location: Philly Posts: 818 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Waktasz's 08 DGM STI (A Stock autocross build coming soon) If I managed to avoid those cones I'd have had a decent finish. Stupid wide wheelbase!

03-31-2008, 09:59 AM	#39
*snorky* If in doubt, flat out Car: 32J GDFDYEH Fav Mod: Fullerton's Qrack on my car Location: Chicagoland Posts: 3,759 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (23)	Re: Waktasz's 08 DGM STI (A Stock autocross build coming soon) you dominated! nice times. are you still running the factory alignment?

03-31-2008, 10:09 AM	#40
thatguymike Amateur STI Driver Car: Gray, 08 STI Fav Mod: Dirt Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 35 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Waktasz's 08 DGM STI (A Stock autocross build coming soon) Nice, i'm feeling the black on grey look. Also way to rip it up!

04-06-2008, 05:12 PM	#42
waktasz Professional STI Racer Car: 02 Penis Extender Fav Mod: Autotrader.com Location: Philly Posts: 818 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Waktasz's 08 DGM STI (A Stock autocross build coming soon) First casualty happened today. We had a mini practice event in our region to test out the new timing equipment and stuff. I came into a slalom WAYYY too hot, and on my street tires in the rain. Oops

04-07-2008, 05:27 AM	#43
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: Orlando Posts: 21,310 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Waktasz's 08 DGM STI (A Stock autocross build coming soon) what did you hit? a cement filled cone?

04-07-2008, 05:46 AM	#44
waktasz Professional STI Racer Car: 02 Penis Extender Fav Mod: Autotrader.com Location: Philly Posts: 818 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Waktasz's 08 DGM STI (A Stock autocross build coming soon) It was cold and the bumper is thin crappy plastic. I've plowed a few cones in my time, and my WRX never had this issue. Should I call SOA and complain? ha. The plastic fog light covers like to pop out too.

04-09-2008, 11:42 AM	#45
maron10 STI Driver Car: 08 STI Fav Mod: Driver Location: Durham, NC Posts: 201 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Waktasz's 08 DGM STI (A Stock autocross build coming soon) Jeff, this is Jay. It's nice to see you in an sti I picked up my 08 last friday, and I can attest to needing a bigger front bar and definitely needing an alignment. The car feels much bigger when you drive it in comparison to my 07 sti, so it makes it feel a bit ponderous with the stock setup. I'm ordering the 25 m front bar this week for this weekend event in Danville VA. Initial autox impression reveals that the earlier years will stand no chance compared to the 08s when they are properly setup for AS. Now I have to find a buyer for my 17 inch einke rpf1s and fresh v710s that I was using for my 07, so that I can buy new wheels and tires for the 08. Good luck with the car, and I'll be up north in may for a couple of autocrosses A quick pic of my 08 a day after I picked it up This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.